USS George Washington is moored in Laem Chabang, and a small group of mechanical engineering students and staff from Asian University were privileged to visit the aircraft carrier on Monday 4 October 2010.
The photos show the aircraft carrier in Laem Chabang.
These details are taken from the USS George Washington official website. http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/index.htm
Type of Vessel: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Contract Date: December 27, 1982
Keel Laid: August 25, 1986
Christened: July 21, 1990
Commissioned: July 4, 1992
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors that permit the ship to steam for almost 18 years before refuelling.
Speed: More than 30 knots
Length of Flight Deck: 1,092 feet Width of Flight Deck: 275 feet
Height (keel to mast): 244 feet Flight Deck Area: 4.5 acres
Number of aircraft with embarked Airwing: About 75
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